Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey
by Linda Greenhouse
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Author: Linda GreenhouseEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-04
ISBN: 0805080570
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Times Books
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Summary: 4 Stars
Linda Greenhouse writes a smooth and informative read for anyone interested in how the Court really works. Ms Greenhouse traces the evolution and growth of Justice Blackmun through the development of several key Supreme Court decisions. With a great deal of attention dedicated to Roe vs. Wade, it will help inform you of how that decision was made no matter what side of the argument you come down on. The book also does a good job of covering other important decisions during Blackmun's tenure. We also look at the struggles at the Supreme Court throughout Blackmun's tenure.
The book also deals heavily with the development and ultimate disintegration of the life-long relationship between Justice Blackmun and Chief Justice Warren Burger. The book received excellent reviews upon its release and I concur. A very worthwhile read.
Summary of Becoming Justice Blackmun: Harry Blackmun's Supreme Court Journey
"A fascinating book. In clear and forceful prose, Becoming Justice Blackmun tells a judicial Horatio Alger story and a tale of a remarkable transformation . . . A page-turner."-The New York Times Book Review
In this acclaimed biography, Linda Greenhouse of The New York Times draws back the curtain on America's most private branch of government, the Supreme Court. Greenhouse was the first print reporter to have access to the extensive archives of Justice Harry A. Blackmun (1908-99), the man behind numerous landmark Supreme Court decisions, including Roe v. Wade.
Through the lens of Blackmun's private and public papers, Greenhouse crafts a compelling portrait of a man who, from 1970 to 1994, ruled on such controversial issues as abortion, the death penalty, and sex discrimination yet never lost sight of the human beings behind the legal cases. Greenhouse also paints the arc of Blackmun's lifelong friendship with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, revealing how political differences became personal, even for two of the country's most respected jurists.
From America's preeminent Supreme Court reporter, this is a must-read for everyone who cares about the Court and its impact on our lives.
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